Juvederm Ultra in lips-- smile looks bad, so painful

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I got 1 syringe of Juvederm Ultra in my lips yesterday. I realize that I am still swollen so I am trying not to freak out too much, but when I smile I look like a duck and it is so painful to talk or move my mouth at all. I am just wondering if it is supposed to hurt this bad and feel so stiff? Also, my smile looks nothing like it did before I got the injections and I am not sure if it is just because of the swelling or because of how they did the injections? Should I be concerned?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, this can be typical. There can be some swelling and/or lumps after lip injections which can last 1-2 weeks. Icing may help. You can also apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 mins a time, in order to help decrease swelling. If you're unhappy with your final results you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your current results have not been what you anticipated.  Though difficult to offer definite advice without a series of photographs, the thin nature of the lip tissues do leave them prone to swelling.  This typically will resolve in 2-3 days after treatment while the augmentation results will soften and appears more natural over the next 2-3 weeks.  In the meantime, I would recommend cold compresses to your lips, sleeping with your head slightly elevated, and using oral/topical arnica and bromelain to help speed your healing.  Hope this helps.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without seeing a photo. However, it is common to have swelling after lip augmentation, which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. In the meantime, you can use cold compresses to help minimize swelling, sleep with your head elevated, and use arnica to help speed up healing. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without seeing a photo. However, it is common to have swelling after lip augmentation, which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. In the meantime, you can use cold compresses to help minimize swelling, sleep with your head elevated, and use arnica to help speed up healing. Best of Luck!

Tal T. Roudner, MD, FACS · Answer

Pain and swelling are expected after the procedure. Severe swelling and pain are not. If so you should contact your physician for advice. The swelling usually lasts 5 to 10 days. The swelling can effect your smile.Good luck!

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